Do you have a passion for supporting children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) in a classroom environment?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a strong candidate to support teaching and learning at Arunside Primary School.
The successful candidate will: •work closely with teachers and the SENDCo to raise standards and help each pupil make good progress.
•work with individuals and groups of children both in and outside of the classroom, under the direction of a teacher and SENDCo.
The successful candidate should ideally: •be qualified to NVQ Level 3 or working towards the qualification.•be flexible and work as part of a team.
•Have an ability to work independently and with initiative.
•Be patient and calm.•Have experience working with children who have additional needs, desirably in an SSC or specialist setting•Understand working on individual plans and EHCPs.We can offer:•An attractive, happy and purposeful working environment with a strong ethos of care, respect and concern for each other•To observe best practice on a regular basis for personal and career development with support from experienced colleagues •Enthusiastic children who are happy, responsive and keen to learn.•A range of development opportunities.Please come and see our school for yourself and in action.
This can be arranged by contacting the school office on 01403 263919 or Learning Support Assistant 8.30 am to 3.15 p.m, Monday to Friday, term time only – 27.75 hours per week pro rota Midday Meals Supervisor – 2.5 hours per week (Grade 2) Arunside School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful candidate will be subject to satisfactory references, occupational health checks, evidence of your right to work in the UK and an enhanced DBS check.